Etta Jean Jones Wolford, 91, of Mount Vernon passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 at the Mount Vernon Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 8, 1927, in Martinsburg, to the late Alex and Pearl (Simpson) Bickel and had spent her lifetime in Knox County. She was a member of the Mulberry […]
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Hotel California: A salute to The Eagles at the Ohio Theatre Feb. 23
COLUMBUS — Authorized by The Eagles, Hotel California incorporates their world-renowned vocal harmonies and authentic instrumentation into a stage spectacle that faithfully and accurately reproduces the multi-Grammy Award-winning sounds of The Eagles, including megahits “Take it Easy,” “Heartache Tonight,” and of course, “Hotel California,” as well as select titles from the solo works of Don […]
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Knox County Sherriff’s law report: Dec. 3, 2018
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Dec. 3 Robert Kirk was traveling north on Granville Rd. near Sycamore Rd. and ran off the right side of the roadway striking a telephone pole then striking a vehicle owned by Jaimie S. Burris. Kirk was cited for failure to control.A deputy was dispatched to the area of Cassell Rd. […]
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Urban Meyer to retire from Ohio State after Rose Bowl
COLUMBUS — Urban Meyer plans to formally announce his retirement from coaching following Ohio State’s appearance in the Rose Bowl Game, according to a press release issued Tuesday morning by the school. Athletics director Gene Smith will name offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ryan Day as the 25th head coach in the history of the program, […]
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Bethlehem Photo Gallery
Bellville’s Walt Lowe portrays a blacksmith in Experience Bethlehem. Mansfield’s Ken Hubert is a potter in Experience Bethlehem in Bellville. Bellville’s Lonnie McGhee portrays a Roman soldier in Experience Bethlehem. Mansfield’s Ron Siefert plays King Herod in this Bethlehem re-enactment in Bellville.
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Experience Bethlehem in Bellville Dec. 7 to 9
BELLVILLE — Experience Bethlehem begins the Christmas Season by depicting the story of the very first Christmas Dec. 7 to 9 at Clear Fork Alliance Church at 1008 St. Rt. 97 E, Bellville, across from Clear Fork High School. Bellville’s Walt Lowe portrays a blacksmith in Experience Bethlehem. Mansfield’s Ken Hubert is a potter in […]
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Mount Vernon law report: Nov. 27 – Dec. 2, 2018
MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT Crash Reports Dec. 1 A vehicle owned by Carla Sue Glancy-Shaffer was parked on N. Mechanic St. when an unknown vehicle struck her and fled the scene.Jeremiah E. Vernon was at a stop sign headed north on N. McKenzie St. Sarah K. Eash was traveling west on E. Sugar St. Vernon […]
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The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is back with Food for Fines
MOUNT VERNON — The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, including its branch libraries in Fredericktown, Danville and Gambier, is sponsoring a “Food for Fines” campaign that runs until Saturday, Dec. 8. During this time, library fines may be paid with canned or boxed non-perishable food items equal to the value of the […]
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Knox Country Sheriff’s law report: Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, 2018
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Nov. 29 The complainant received an indirect threat of violence from the suspect, Justin Haught. Haught was located and arrested for aggravated menacing and inducing panic. He was arrested without incident. Dec. 1 A deputy was dispatched to the Kenyon College Canopus Safety Office on found drug paraphernalia and marijuana. These […]
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2018 Foodstock to feature Tom Petty and Friends
MOUNT VERNON — The 2018 Chautauqua Foodstock will feature Tom Petty and Friends and include George Harrison, Roy Orbison, and special guest John Belushi. The show will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Knox County Memorial Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of one or more food items […]